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How long after stopping citalopram 10mg (per doc instruction) would i notice withdrawals? very scared

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Dr. Elizabeth Finley-Belgrad answered

Should not: speak to your prescriber to get appropriate information regarding any change in your meds

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/26/2019

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